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Dan De Quille (Wm. Wright), History of the Big Bonanza

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Dan De Quille (Wm. Wright), History of the Big Bonanza

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Title: History of the Big Bonanza: An Authentic Account of the Discovery, History, and Working of the World Renowned Comstock Silver Lode of Nevada. Author: Dan De Quille (William Wright). Place: Hartford, Conn. Publisher: American Publishing Company. Date: 1876. Description: Bound in cloth with bright gilt on cover and spine. Stated, "profusely illustrated. Present Condition of the various mines situated thereon; Sketches of the most prominent men interested in them; incidents and adventures connected with mining, the Indians, and the country; Amusing stories, experiences, anecdotes, etc.. And a full exposition of the production of pure silver." Stated, "sold by subscription only". Introduction by Mark Twain. Condition: Good condition. Page 18-19 browned by news clippings about mining from 1897. Previous owner's bookplate attached.

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Dan De Quille (Wm. Wright), History of the Big Bonanza

Name: Dan De Quille (Wm. Wright), History of the Big Bonanza
SKU: 60557357
Price: 200 USD
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